The image depicts a misty landscape viewed from an elevated perspective. The horizon shows a soft silhouette of a cityscape with recognizable structures such as spires and domed buildings blending into the sky. The brushstrokes are gentle and blurred, giving the scene a dreamlike quality. The color palette consists mainly of muted grays and soft blacks. A lone figure in a small boat drifts quietly on calm waters. Mist further softens any reflections or details in the scene. In the distance, buildings are bathed in subtle lighting, enhancing the atmospheric effect.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1878/1887
- Medium
- lithograph in black with blue chine collé on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 5159 × 3543 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original